The Weekend in Photos, March 21-23, 2014

March 23, 2014 9:26 PM

Friends, Charlotte Slade, left, and Olivia Romero, both of Greenwich, had their shades on and their jackets off while enjoying the sunny and mild weather sitting outside a Greenwich Avenue coffee shop in Greenwich Conn., Friday afternoon, March 21, 2014. less

Friends, Charlotte Slade, left, and Olivia Romero, both of Greenwich, had their shades on and their jackets off while enjoying the sunny and mild weather sitting outside a Greenwich Avenue coffee shop in ... more

Ansonia Nature Center held a drum circle event by the fire to gently wake up Earth to celebrate the start of the vernal equinox in Ansonia, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. Taking part in the circle from left to right is Zlata Tomashevskaia, 4, of New Haven, her sister Kseniia, 7, and family friend David Laganovski, 3, of Orange. less

Ansonia Nature Center held a drum circle event by the fire to gently wake up Earth to celebrate the start of the vernal equinox in Ansonia, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. Taking part in the circle from left ... more

Christie Charles browses at the St. Joseph High School "Shop Til You Drop Ladies Luncheon" at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn on Sunday, March 23, 2014. The event benefits St. Joseph High School in Trumbull and the Parent Association. less

Christie Charles browses at the St. Joseph High School "Shop Til You Drop Ladies Luncheon" at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn on Sunday, March 23, 2014. The event benefits St. Joseph High School ... more

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Nicole Daly, St. Joe alum and parent, browses at the St. Joseph High School "Shop Til You Drop Ladies Luncheon" at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn on Sunday, March 23, 2014. The event benefits St. Joseph High School in Trumbull and the Parent Association. less

Nicole Daly, St. Joe alum and parent, browses at the St. Joseph High School "Shop Til You Drop Ladies Luncheon" at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn on Sunday, March 23, 2014. The event benefits St. ... more

Photo: BK Angeletti, B.K. Angeletti

Nicole Daly, St. Joe alum and parent, browses at the St. Joseph... Photo-6060772.82499 - Connecticut Post

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Anime enthusiasts, from left, Jess Costello, of West haven, Lawrence Reinhardt, of Milford, and Sarah Hammer, of Trumbull, shoot a still for fun at Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, Conn. on Sunday, March 23 , 2014. Reinhardt struggles to keep a serious face. Anime refers to Japanese animation and is an art form using emerging technologies. less

Anime enthusiasts, from left, Jess Costello, of West haven, Lawrence Reinhardt, of Milford, and Sarah Hammer, of Trumbull, shoot a still for fun at Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, Conn. on Sunday, March 23 , ... more

The New England Ballet Company held its "Ballerina Princess Party" at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. The young girls who attended the shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., danced with the ballerinas, and learned how to wave like a princess. Guests also learned a "court" dance with Princess Linda and how to make a Princess craft including tiaras. less

The New England Ballet Company held its "Ballerina Princess Party" at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. The young girls who attended the shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., ... more

The New England Ballet Company held its "Ballerina Princess Party" at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. The young girls who attended the shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., danced with the ballerinas, and learned how to wave like a princess. Guests also learned a "court" dance with Princess Linda and how to make a Princess craft including tiaras. less

The New England Ballet Company held its "Ballerina Princess Party" at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. The young girls who attended the shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., ... more

Dan Newton, of Bristol, leads the charge down to Candlewood Lake during the Danbury Penguin Plunge on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Following him are Meghan Halloran, of Morris, left, and Chris Heigel, of Waterbury. Participants in the event raised money and awareness for Special Olympics. The plunge took place at Candlewood Lake Park, Danbury, Conn. less

Dan Newton, of Bristol, leads the charge down to Candlewood Lake during the Danbury Penguin Plunge on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Following him are Meghan Halloran, of Morris, left, and Chris Heigel, of ... more

Andy Larsen, of Waterbury, walks out of Candlewood Lake on Saturday, March 22, 2014, as part of the Penguin Plunge, to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics, at Candlewood Lake Park, Danbury, Conn. Behind him relaxing on the ice are Marcel Kruijs, from the Danbury Police Department Dive Team, left, and Walter Jablonski, of Watertown, a member of the Thomaston Regional Dive Team. less

Andy Larsen, of Waterbury, walks out of Candlewood Lake on Saturday, March 22, 2014, as part of the Penguin Plunge, to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics, at Candlewood Lake Park, Danbury, Conn. ... more

African Cultural Expert, Rita Kabli Wagener, plays an African drum during a performance and talk she gave about African and Ugandan culture to a small group of seniors at the Greenwich Senior Center in Greenwich Conn., Friday afternoon, March 21, 2014. In the background wearing tradtional African clothing for women are a group of Greenwich seniors who attended Wagener's show and tried on the African clothing Wagener brought. Wagener said she is a native of Uganda in Africa and that she hails from the Baganda People. less

African Cultural Expert, Rita Kabli Wagener, plays an African drum during a performance and talk she gave about African and Ugandan culture to a small group of seniors at the Greenwich Senior Center in ... more

Lidia Calderon, a member of the Greenwich Senior Center, attempts to walk while balancing an African basket bowl on her head during a visit to the center by African Cultural Expert, Rita Kabli Wagener, who put on an African drumming performance and gave a talk about African and Ugandan culture to a small group of seniors at the Greenwich Senior Center in Greenwich Conn., Friday afternoon, March 21, 2014. less

Lidia Calderon, a member of the Greenwich Senior Center, attempts to walk while balancing an African basket bowl on her head during a visit to the center by African Cultural Expert, Rita Kabli Wagener, who put ... more

Frank Alexander Park, 6-months-old, nibbles on his finger while being carried by his father, Frank Spencer Park of New York City, while the pair were enjoying the day strolling on Greenwich Avenue in the sunny and mild spring weather in Greenwich, Conn., Friday afternoon, March 21, 2014. less

Frank Alexander Park, 6-months-old, nibbles on his finger while being carried by his father, Frank Spencer Park of New York City, while the pair were enjoying the day strolling on Greenwich Avenue in the sunny ... more

Westhill buildOn students, from left, Yamila Marrero, Gaby Nunez, Nancy Juarez, and Julia Schaffer prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students, from left, Yamila Marrero, Gaby Nunez, Nancy Juarez, and Julia Schaffer prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed ... more

Westhill buildOn students Nancy Juarez, left, and Kelly Finn, right, make pancakes and bacon as they prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students Nancy Juarez, left, and Kelly Finn, right, make pancakes and bacon as they prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students ... more

Westhill buildOn students, from left, Yamila Marrero, Gaby Nunez, Nancy Juarez, and Julia Schaffer prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students, from left, Yamila Marrero, Gaby Nunez, Nancy Juarez, and Julia Schaffer prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed ... more

Westhill buildOn students prepare breakfast, including four varieties of pancakes at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students prepare breakfast, including four varieties of pancakes at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area ... more

Westhill buildOn students prepare breakfast, including four varieties of pancakes at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students prepare breakfast, including four varieties of pancakes at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area ... more

Westhill buildOn students prepare breakfast, including four varieties of pancakes at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students prepare breakfast, including four varieties of pancakes at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area ... more

Westhill buildOn students, from left,Julia Schaffer, Yamila Marrero, Gaby Nunez, Nancy Juarez, and Kelly Finn prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The students competed against buildOn students from area schools to make meals using ingredients they collected from food drives for the Top Chef Cooking Competition. less

Westhill buildOn students, from left,Julia Schaffer, Yamila Marrero, Gaby Nunez, Nancy Juarez, and Kelly Finn prepare breakfast at Inspirica for residents of the shelter on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The ... more

Autum Ashante, a 15-year-old boxer and student at Norwalk Community College, prepares for a qualifying fight for the Golden Gloves competition training at Revolution Training in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 21, 2014. less

Autum Ashante, a 15-year-old boxer and student at Norwalk Community College, prepares for a qualifying fight for the Golden Gloves competition training at Revolution Training in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March ... more

Autum Ashante, a 15-year-old boxer and student at Norwalk Community College, prepares for a qualifying fight for the Golden Gloves competition training at Revolution Training in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March 21, 2014. less

Autum Ashante, a 15-year-old boxer and student at Norwalk Community College, prepares for a qualifying fight for the Golden Gloves competition training at Revolution Training in Stamford, Conn. on Friday March ... more

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014,... Photo-6061123.82499 - Connecticut Post

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014,... Photo-6061177.82499 - Connecticut Post

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014,... Photo-6061231.82499 - Connecticut Post

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Executive Lieutenant Bill McAllister, from Wooster Hose Company #5, in Danbury, Conn, marches in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 23, 2014. McAllister dyed his mustache green for St. Patrick's Day, just as he has for the past 30 years. Wooster Hose marched in the parade celebrating its 125th year anniversary. less

Executive Lieutenant Bill McAllister, from Wooster Hose Company #5, in Danbury, Conn, marches in the Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 23, 2014. McAllister dyed his mustache green for St. Patrick's Day, ... more

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014,... Photo-6061194.82499 - Connecticut Post

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014,... Photo-6061087.82499 - Connecticut Post

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The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in Danbury, Conn. less

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014, started at Rogers Park, moved down Main Street turned onto West Street, ending at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center on Lake Avenue in ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

The Danbury St. Patrick's Day Parade, held on March 23, 2014,... Photo-6061023.82499 - Connecticut Post

Kseniia Tomashevskaia, 7, of New Haven, takes part in Ansonia Nature Center's drum circle event by the fire to gently wake up Earth to celebrate the start of the vernal equinox in Ansonia, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. less

Kseniia Tomashevskaia, 7, of New Haven, takes part in Ansonia Nature Center's drum circle event by the fire to gently wake up Earth to celebrate the start of the vernal equinox in Ansonia, Conn. on Saturday ... more

Ansonia Nature Center volunteer Michael Karolowski, left, and Ranger Dawn Sotir, move picnic tables into a circle before holding a drum circle at the nature center in Ansonia, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. Drums and other percussion instruments were used by the fire to gently wake up Earth to celebrate the start of the vernal equinox. less

Ansonia Nature Center volunteer Michael Karolowski, left, and Ranger Dawn Sotir, move picnic tables into a circle before holding a drum circle at the nature center in Ansonia, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. ... more

Using her magic wand, the Ballerina Princess, Linda Giancaspro, sprinkles fairy dust onto one of the girls attending New England Ballet Company's "Ballerina Princess Party" held at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. The young girls who attended the shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., danced with the ballerinas, and learned how to wave like a princess. Guests also learned a "court" dance with Princess Linda and how to make a Princess craft including tiaras. less

Using her magic wand, the Ballerina Princess, Linda Giancaspro, sprinkles fairy dust onto one of the girls attending New England Ballet Company's "Ballerina Princess Party" held at the Bijou Theater in downtown ... more

Ballerina Princess Linda Giancaspro, teaches girls how to wave as a princess as they take part in New England Ballet Company's "Ballerina Princess Party" held at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday March 22, 2014. The young girls who attended the shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., danced with the ballerinas, and learned how to wave like a princess. Guests also learned a "court" dance with Princess Linda and how to make a Princess craft including tiaras.

Ballerina Princess Linda Giancaspro, teaches girls how to wave as a princess as they take part in New England Ballet Company's "Ballerina Princess Party" held at the Bijou Theater in downtown Bridgeport, Conn.

Steve LePage, of Plainville, dives into Candlewood Lake on Saturday, March 22, 2014, as part of the Penguin Plunge, to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. The plunge took place at Candlewood Lake Park, Danbury, Conn. LePage said he had never done this before but would absolutely do it again. less

Steve LePage, of Plainville, dives into Candlewood Lake on Saturday, March 22, 2014, as part of the Penguin Plunge, to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. The plunge took place at Candlewood ... more